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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Buyer, you will be critical to the company’s success by effectively managing the purchase order process, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of products. As a key member of the purchasing team, you will follow up on outstanding receipts for purchase orders, expedite purchase order changes, and will be integral to projects related to purchasing and inventory control. The successful Buyer will have expertise in procurement processes as well as strong organizational and communication skills.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
1.Purchase Orders & Buying Strategies
- Issue and manage purchase orders in alignment with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production schedules
- Monitor and track outstanding purchase orders to ensure timely receipt of products
- Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve any issues or delays to ensure inventory availability and timely delivery
- Update purchase order information as needed (cost, quantity, delivery date)
- Coordinate with internal teams to implement necessary modifications and ensure accurate order fulfilment
- Communicate delivery times and updates through computerized system (Birst)
- Maintain accurate records, including purchase orders and supplier information
- Manage one to several commodities of raw materials based on team needs
- Strengthen supplier relationships and act as a key contact for day-to-day performance topics
2. Inventory Control and Reporting
- Collaborate with others (manufacturing, sourcing, engineering) to maintain accurate inventory levels
- Monitor stock levels, identify discrepancies, and proactively address shortages or excesses
- Analyse purchasing data, supplier performance levels, purchase history, and cost trends
- Generate reports and provide insights to management to support decision making processes
3. Continuous Improvement:
- Participate in projects related to purchasing and inventory control to include process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, or system implementation projects
- Identify opportunities to optimize purchasing processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs
- Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- 7+ years of buying/purchasing experience within a manufacturing or industrial role
- Prior experience in metal or casting purchasing a plus
- Proficiency in using ERP systems (Infor, MAPICS, SAP) and scheduling programs such as Microsoft Planner
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, inventory control, and supply chain principles
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in a multi-site purchasing team
- A self-starter with a positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including manufacturing, with a professional demeanor
- Strong, practical experience in procurement, purchasing execution, and supplier coordination
- Demonstrated ability to handle more complex purchasing scenarios with limited oversight
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data driven decisions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), particularly Excel for data analytics
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Travel & Working Environment
- Office Environment
- Travel less than 10%
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
